In a historic move, Costa Rica has decided to close its two remaining state zoos, marking a significant step in its commitment to wildlife Conservation. The decision, announced by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy, comes over a decade after the country passed a law prohibiting the captivity of wild animals in government-run facilities. […]
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Widespread Breaches in European Zoos Highlighted by British Wildlife Group
The Aspinall Foundation, a charity based in Kent, reported more than 3,000 violations of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) over an 18-month investigation. This investigation covered 29 different zoos across 12 European countries. The EAZA, with 308 member institutions including numerous UK zoos, aims to ensure its members uphold […]
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Interesting Animals to Watch at the Zoo
Have you ever visited a zoo only to find that all the animals are sleeping or inside their shelters? Visiting early in the morning is a good way to help ensure the animals are active and awake, but nothing will guarantee active animals. However, no matter when you visit or what the weather is like, […]
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New research suggests, zoos and aquariums in Canada do little to protect endangered creatures in the wild.
A study published in the Canadian journal, Facets recently, begins positively enough. It acknowledges that the thirty Canadian zoos and aquariums represented by CAZA, a private, non-profit charity, do try to be leaders in researching this field. And, they do take part in programs aimed at species survival by breeding animals in captivity, then re-introducing […]